SCOTLAND. Mary. 1542-1567. BI Bawbee (22mm, 1.44 g, 4h). First period, before marriage. Edinburgh mint. Struck 1542-1558. Near VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Billon Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Mary. 1542-1567. BI Bawbee (22mm, 1.44 g, 4h). First period, before marriage. Edinburgh mint. Struck 1542-1558. Crowned thistle; M R flanking / Crown over saltire cross; rosettes flan; pellet in lower right field, extra F (or E?) on border below cross. Stevenson Group 3, class VIIa(i); cf. Burns 65-8 (fig. 856; for type; cf. SCBI 71 (Stweartby), 786-92 (same); SCBC 5433. Toned, creased, tiny perforation. Near VF. An unusual variety. |